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Remediation Tool Low Complexity
SS.7.CG.1.7 Explain how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the U.S.
Constitution.
Directions: Use your notes and/or textbook to fill in the first and second columns.
Two Column Notes
How the weakness was solved in the Constitution
Weakness in the Articles of Confederation
Congress had no power to tax.
Congress had no power to regulate trade.
There was no national court system.
anges to the Articles required unanimous.
sent (complete agreement by everyone).
Congress has power to raise an army.
Congress has power to enforce laws.
Created the Executive Branch with a President as
the top executive leader.